Definition of silken Silken
/sɪˈlkʌn/ - [silkun] - silk•en
We found 13 definitions of silken from 5 different sources.
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What does silken mean?
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| silken - having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters" | ||
| satiny, sleek, silky, silklike, slick | ||
| bright full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway" | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- silken (a.)
Of or pertaining to silk; made of, or resembling, silk; as, silken cloth; a silken veil. - silken (a.)
Fig.: Soft; delicate; tender; smooth; as, silken language. - silken (a.)
Dressed in silk. - silken (v. t.)
To render silken or silklike.
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Made of silk. -
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Resembling silk in texture or appearance.
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